C-FWYA - 1946 Piper J3C-65S Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 Piper J3C-65S

Aircraft Description

NC-FWYA is a 1946 Piper J3C-65S, a single-engine aircraft registered to Darryl James Sime in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C03C89 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper J-3 Cub, America's most influential training aircraft, transformed general aviation from an elite pursuit into a democratic opportunity for millions. First flown in 1937, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants in tandem configuration. With its distinctive 35-foot wingspan and fabric-covered steel tube fuselage, the aircraft became synonymous with flight training during World War II. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft Company, over 19,888 Cubs rolled off production lines between 1938 and 1947. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is J3.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving NC-FWYA. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1946
Manufacturer
Piper
Model
J3C-65S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Darryl James Sime
Address
114 Rockwood Avenue South
City
Thunder Bay
State / Zip Code
OntarioP7B4K2
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C03C89

Additional Details

Registration
C-FWYA
Serial Number
22607
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC